PSYC 4008 Chapter : Exam 4 Chapter 5 + William James (Ch. 6)
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Evolutionary theory had an immediate effect on psychology. Darwin"s theory made it clear that humans are part of a continuum. Part of this band of abilities that extends well into the animal kingdom. Evolutionary perspectives are ones that have profound implications for the nature of human beings. Lamarck"s theory cannot work with genetic theory: genetics unknown at the time, prior to genetics, considered a viable theory. Beagle: robert fitzroy (1805-1865, needed to make maps, recruited darwin. Because he was a naturalist: to do some collecting, around the world trip that took 5 years, life below decks, books. B. c: lyell suggested the age of the earth was many millions of years old rather than just thousands, timeline accommodated this type of evolutionary change he proposed, tierra del fuego, tribes he encountered. No clothes, no culture, not literate, no marriage = savages.
